2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 287 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Exeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sportage | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2642 mm |
